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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 752.93 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 752.93 and 193.84 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 752.93 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/752.93 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 752.93 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 145,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,946.55/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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